State Part B data systems that contain high-quality early childhood special education (ECSE, IDEA Section B 619) content and functionality allow state staff to answer critical questions about their programs and the children and families they serve. The 2021 State of the States Survey data show that most ECSE programs had state data systems that […]
Category Archives: 2025
Improving Hawaii’s Child Find System through Technical Assistance from DaSy, ECTA, and the Waters Center for Systems Thinking
In 2023-2024, DaSy partnered with the ECTA and the Waters Center for Systems Thinking to facilitate a multi-state cohort on integrating data processes and systems thinking to make meaningful, sustainable change for children with disabilities and their families. This cohort strengthened the capacity of state staff to effectively use data in conjunction with the Habits of a Systems Thinker to guide decision making related to improving access, services, and results for young children with disabilities and their families.
Part C Data Tips: News and Resources for the FFY 2024 SPP/APR
Stay up to date on this year’s templates, changes, and supports. Check out this summary of new guidance, office hours, and important reminders.
Part C Exiting Data Submission Office Hours
DaSy is offering additional support with the Part C Exiting Survey data submission in EDPass (FS901 data & FS5026 metadata) prior to its due date of February 18, 2026. We are hosting “come and go” office hours. Please join one or more if you would like DaSy’s help with your file submission. We will have expert TA staff […]
Crosswalk Comparisons of FFY 2024 to FFY 2023 Part B & Part C SPP/APR Templates
These Crosswalks detail the changes in the Part B & C SPP/APR FFY 2024 Templates compared to the Part B & C SPP/APR FFY 2023 Templates.
Episode 2: Beyond the Tip of the Iceberg: Transforming Child Find Through Systems Thinking
In this episode of DaSy Talks, Jenna and Howard sit down with Tracy Benson of the Waters Center and Luke Kusumoto from Hawaii’s Department of Health to explore how systems thinking can transform data use in early childhood programs.
National Data About Young Children with Disabilities: Collaborating with State Data Partners
Learn about how DaSy’s brief Exploring National Data About Young Children with Disabilities can support your work.
Preparing for DMS 2.0
Preparation is the foundation to a successful DMS 2.0 process. ECTA, CADRE, DaSy, and CIFR developed clear steps to help you get prepared.
Part C SPP/APR Indicator C12 Office Hour Series
Are you interested in learning more about the requirements for reporting C12? Join our office hours to learn and share!
Episode 1: Unlocking State Data Superpowers with the DaSy Framework
Check out the NEW DaSy Talks Podcast! In this inaugural episode, DaSy TA Staff Howard and Jenna are joined by Dr. Kathy Hebbeler, Senior Principal education Researcher at SRI and one of the developers of the DaSy Data System Framework.